ITY ? HAT IS IVILIT An initiative of the NICD (National Institute - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

W HA IS R EVIVE EVIVE C IVIL ITY ? HAT IS IVILIT An initiative of the NICD (National Institute • for Civil Discourse) Effort to restore and call for civility in • communities by creating opportunities to practice honest and civil discourse. To influence politicians and media to engage • in civil discourse. Focus on 4 states: Ohio, Maine, Iowa and • Arizona

W HO IS I NV OLVED ? HO IS NVOL The National Institute for Civil Discourse is a nonpartisan center for advocacy, research and policy. UC Berkley Center on American Psychological Mayor of Birmingham Civility & Democratic Association Mayor of Sacramento Engagement American Bar Association Mayor of Austin University of Virginia – Section of Dispute Center for Politics Resolution Mayor of Boston Harvard Graduate School League of Woman Voters Mayor of Akron of Education’s The Good of the United States Project

T HE HE NI NICD D I NT NTEGRATES :

W HA HAT D OE OES T HE HE D AT ATA S AY AY ? 93% Civility Problem 84% Experienced Incivility Generation Z 61% Experience at school 59% Training in schools

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R EVIVE EVIVE C IVIL ITY H ELP IVILIT ELPS By changing our Civil Discourse, we... • Understand and are understood by others; • Build relationships; • Uncover multiple perspectives rather than become entrenched in either/or thinking; • Collectively improve the critical and creative thinking skills of participants; • Move beyond taking sides and instead working collaboratively to uncover real solutions to problems; and • Let go of the “us versus them” mentality. .

H OW OW ? Take the Civility Pledge 1. Seek out a variety of reliable news sources with different perspectives in order to learn more about the forces that divide–and also unite–our country. 2. Listen Respectfully to people who have views different than my own, be mindful to avoid stereotyping and not use language that is insulting or derogatory. 3. Encourage and support efforts to bring people to different points of views together in our community to have civil and respectful conservations. 4. Invite other people to join in the Initiative to Revive Civility and get involved in helping to connect people across political divisions. www.revivecivility.org

H OW OW ? Hold a Revive Civility Conversation 1. One on One with another person: Arrange a time to have a conversation with someone who you think has different political views than you. 2. In a small group: Ask a group you are a member of to have a conversation on civility at a regular meeting. 3. Hold a community conversation: Get two or more organizations to come together and host a conversation that brings together people from several different segments of the community to listen across differences.

H OW OW ? Hold a Revive Civility Conversation 1. Training and Skills Building: Host a 1-2 hour training for people who want to learn more about listening and other skills needed to effectively promote civility (guide provided by NICD) 2. Text, Talk and Revive Civility: Build skills that enhance civil discourse, listening skills and tolerance of other points of view through the use of a fun and engaging text messaging platform. Popular with middle, high school and college students.

H OW OW ? Foster Civility on Social Media 1. Check for accuracy when sharing a post. Make sure the story is true and accurate 2. Avoid insults and name calling . Helpful tip; never say anything on social media that you would not feel comfortable saying to someone in person. 3. Step back . If you see something on social media that upsets you. Do not immediately respond. 4. Spread respect by sharing information about the role of civility in promoting constructive conversations.

F IR IRST S TE TEP … Members of Council can help support this initiative by making Upper Arlington a Revive Civility Community On August 27, we ask City Council to issue a Resolution of Support, leading the community in a Revive Civility Pledge through words and actions, that renews your efforts to uphold the principles of civility and maintain civil discourse in all matters.

W AY TO P AR AYS TO ARTICIPATE • Take the pledge at www.revivecivility.org • Stop by the City’s tent at the Labor Day Arts Festival to learn more and take the pledge there • Host conversations, large or small • Attend and Participate with other community members at The Big Table event on August 29, hosted by a number of organizations in Upper Arlington • Foster Civility on Social Media

P AR ARTICIPATING O RG RGANIZATIONS • City of Upper Arlington • UA Library • Leadership UA • EQUAL UA • 2 UAHS classes